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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7823805 | Spray gun capable of mixing detergent A spray gun capable of mixing detergent includes a detergent tube having a water guiding tube passing through its upper cover, an interior tube fixedly connected to its bottom having a horizontal water inlet communicating with the detergent tube; a separate tube fix... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7490783 | Cleaning spray nozzle A spray nozzle (10) includes a nozzle body (12) and a chemical containing cartridge (28) releasably attached to the nozzle body (12). The cartridge (28) can be adapted to be releasably secured to the nozzle body (12) at the ... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7410105 | Sprayer and filter therefor A sprayer, which in one embodiment, is a hand held ergonomic sprayer is disclosed herein. The sprayer may include: a housing through which water flows; a handle for gripping by a user, which is joined to the housing; at least one spray nozzle operatively connected t... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7407117 | Liquid sprayer assembly An improved liquid sprayer assembly for connection to a container (which preferably includes two liquid storage compartments) has a housing that includes a container mount having an underside with at least one structure that is operably interposed with corresponding... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7360720 | Spray gun In a spray gun (1) for atomizing fluids, that can be actuated using a lever (15) mounted in a pivoting arrangement on a sleeve (11) which accommodates an atomizer nozzle (12) and in which the air flow can be generated by an air turbine ( | 04/22/2008 |
| 7322534 | Spraying device The present invention relates to a spraying device suitable for spraying cleaning compositions and rinse water onto hard surfaces, More particularly the spraying device may be attached to a hose, for example a conventional garden hose, so that the cleaning compositi... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7311265 | Hand-held spraying apparatus having a multi-compartment liquid-holding reservoir A liquid reservoir of a hand-held, air-assisted spray apparatus is characterized by a plurality (i.e., two or more) of liquid-holding compartments. Each liquid-holding compartment is connected through an outlet port into fluid communication with the flow channel of ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7237728 | Hand-held dispenser A hand-held dispenser for precisely controlling the flow rate of water therethrough and for precisely controlling the metering of a liquid chemical into the water passing through the apparatus. ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7207503 | Chemical dispensing means for a travelling lawn sprinkler A chemical dispenser which is selectively removably mounted on a travelling lawn sprinkler. The chemical dispenser dispenses liquid chemical into the water being sprinkled onto the lawn by the water distributor as the self-propelled travelling lawn sprinkler propels... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7191960 | Shower head A shower head for dispensing a plurality of liquids into a continuous shower stream comprising a main shower head consisting of a divergently outwardly extending conical chamber bordered by a conical shell and a perforated arcuate member opposite from an apex of the... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7124962 | Sprayer for cleaning exterior surfaces A sprayer is disclosed that may be attached to a garden hose for cleaning exterior surfaces such as windows. By turning a flow selector in a single direction tap water from the hose first flows through the sprayer to rinse the surface to be cleaned. The flow selecto... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7097122 | Filtered shower arm A combination shower arm and water filter having an integrated design for attachment between a shower wall and a showerhead. The combination shower arm and water filter includes a housing having a number of components that may be easily manipulated, and which may be... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7093775 | Fragrance-dispensing shower head A fragrance dispensing shower head apparatus includes a shower head including proximal and distal end portions and a central bore extending therebetween. The proximal end portion has a threaded inner surface. The shower head further includes a wire-mesh screen trave... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7093606 | Liquid fertilizer injector system for lawn sprinkler systems and irrigation systems A liquid fertilizer injector system attached to a water source by a water source has an inlet line to input the water from the water source line into the liquid fertilizer injector system. The system's components include a holding tank to receive the water from the ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7051955 | Sprayer system A chemical sprayer system includes a three-way valve that includes an inlet port coupled to a fluid source, a first outlet port in fluid communication with a first elongated fluid passage, a second outlet port in fluid communication with a second elongated fluid pas... | 05/30/2006 |
| 6964380 | Spraying gun having flow rate control effect A spraying gun includes a water inlet connector, a connecting member, an adjusting member, a detergent tube, a water conducting tube, and an extension pipe. Thus, the water flow rate of the spraying gun is adjusted by rotation of the adjusting member, thereby facili... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6948666 | Filtering apparatus A filtering apparatus for use with threaded nipples or sprinkling cans having dispensing spouts and a base and cap. The base has a neck and head. The neck features an upper end and a lower end wherein the lower end is fittable to the dispensing end of a sprinkling c... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6945429 | Disposable paint cup attachment system for gravity-feed paint sprayer A novel fluid supply cup comprises a flexible liner integral with a container having an opening and a vent. A novel method of manufacturing a lined container comprises the steps of molding a container having a vented thick-walled portion and an integral flexible thi... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6907690 | Environmentally friendly insect eradication method and apparatus An environmentally friendly insect eradication method and apparatus for removing invasive insects from tunnels bored through and within trees and other similarly composed structures by providing a canister containing a pressurized, non-flammable, non-ozone depleting... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6902120 | Sprinkler provided with a built-in mechanism for dispensing detergent A sprinkler includes a handle, a barrel, a nozzle, and a detergent dispensing mechanism. The barrel is fastened at one end with the handle, and at the other end with the nozzle. The detergent dispensing mechanism is fastened to the periphery of the barrel and is con... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6869028 | Spraying device The present invention relates to a spraying device suitable for spraying cleaning compositions and rinse water onto hard surfaces. More particularly the spraying device may be attached to a hose, for example a conventional garden hose, so that the cleaning compositi... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6859955 | Shower attachment unit A device for attachment to an existing shower water supply to provide a primary shower head for normal delivery of water during a shower and a secondary shower head for delivering an adjustable mixture of water and moisturizing lotion to the body of the user. ... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6827294 | External supply system An external supply system includes a sensing device to provide flush water automatically, and a supply device to provide cleaning liquid. The supply device is connected to the sensing device to provide the flush water and the cleaning liquid. Thus, the supply device... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6814306 | Water feeder with mixed solution sustained-releasing function A feed device is provided which can release a mixing solution in a suitable amount in correspondence with a flow rate of running water to thereby use the mixing solution efficiently so that the service life and exchange period of a cartridge can be prolonged. The fe... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6776357 | Showerhead A showerhead which automatically adjusts the outlet pressure of the water in accordance with changes in water pressure, and eliminates the operation of a faucet, thus enabling showers to be taken comfortably. The showerhead (1) spurts the water, which is flow... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6749135 | Manual dishwashing spray head with water and soap controls A pistol-grip kitchen spray device with elongated nozzle and handle portions. Using one hand, separate front upper and lower triggers actuate within the handle a rinse liquid valve and a soap pump to selectively dispense from the nozzle rinse liquid from a retractab... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6659368 | Water storage reservoir for an underground watering system An underground watering system including a reservoir having a water inlet and a water outlet, a float control connected to the water inlet for maintaining a water level in the reservoir, a fertilizer container supported on the reservoir having an opening ... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6598802 | Effervescent liquid fine mist apparatus and method An apparatus for creating a fine liquid mist includes a container capable of holding fluid; one of a perforated basket and a porous bag disposed in the container; a liquid supply connector connected to the container; a mixing chamber connected to the cont... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6572032 | Switch of straight sprinkling gun Switch of straight sprinkling gun, including an outer sleeve, a middle sleeve, a central tube, a detergent chamber, a main flow tube and a flow damper unit. The middle sleeve is fixedly disposed in the outer sleeve. The central tube is fitted in the middl... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6568604 | Dispensing means A device for dispensing a liquid in a carrier fluid flow comprises a container (10) for the liquid, into which a pressure flow of carrier fluid is driven. A liquid conduit (20) within the container has an outlet (22) in the path of the carrier fluid flow ... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6557782 | Perfumed shower head A perfumed shower head includes a body conduit that has a perimeter wall for defining a lumen. The coupler member is for coupling to a water supply line. A cap member is removably couplable to the body conduit. The cap member has a plurality of apertures ... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6425529 | Controlled injection of dry material into a liquid system A device and method for dispensing precise amounts of dry particulate matter, such as agricultural chemicals, directly into a liquid carrier stream, such as a flow of water, and a method of employing such a device to distribute chemicals. The device inclu... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6409099 | Faucet cover and dispenser A faucet cover and dispenser including a resilient body for positioning over the end of a faucet. The resilient body has an internal, liquid reservoir and a faucet-receiving chamber adjacent the liquid reservoir. The faucet-receiving chamber ends at openi... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6371385 | Portable spraying device A portable sprayer device which affords protection for the liquid concentrate container. A versatile spraying capability is also provided as well as an apparatus producing a vacuum function, an air gap and a spill-proof bottle feature. The sprayer device ... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6283385 | Method and apparatus for dispensing multiple-component flowable substances There is disclosed a sprayer apparatus for selectively spraying or dispensing multiple fluid components. The apparatus comprises a housing having a first inlet and an first outlet, the first housing inlet being adapted for attachment to a garden hose, the... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6227463 | Water treating device for attachment directly to a hydrant outlet Tap water supply systems are flushed by opening fire hydrants and running potable water through the fire hydrants for a period of time. Since potable water usually contains chlorine, it is necessary to remove the chlorine before the water enters rivers, s... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6164496 | Soap dispensing mechanism A dispensing valve unit (12) is provided (which may be a part of a cleaning brush unit (10)) having a stationary inner tubular assembly (22), a telescopically interfitted shiftable outer tubular assembly (24) and an inner dual valve assembly including val... | 12/26/2000 |
| 5991937 | Bidet device A bidet device (10) includes a hand held spray member (12). An assembly (14) is for supplying a source of warm water to the hand held spray member (12), so that the warm water can be ejected from the hand held spray member (12) and be directed to a crotch... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5988911 | Soap and water dispensing system A washing soap dispensing system and method of manufacture comprising a wand adapted for the discharge of water therefrom in a second mode of operation and for the discharge of water and soap in a first mode of operation. The washing wand is constructed w... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5957387 | Hydraulic nozzle used especially as a shower attachment, with sprayer comprising a chamber for mixing toilet products in tablet form with water Nozzle (10) for showers with a sprayer (30) comprising a mixing chamber (51) in which is placed a soluble toilet product in tablet form (80), replaceable, said chamber being connected to said nozzle (10) by a pair of threads on the sides which, on rotatin... | 09/28/1999 |